Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol Delivers a Past-Meets-Present Design Story to Create a Modern Mexican Hacienda Experience

The new Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol is situated along Los Cabos’ Golden Corridor on the stunning coast of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. In this coastal paradise, architect Robert C. Glazier and interior design firms EDG and Meyer Davis celebrate the enchanting allure of the area's natural splendours - the tranquil ocean, and invigorating breezes - while skillfully interweaving a modern twist with its rich Mexican heritage through organic colours, textures, materials, and forms. This meticulous approach results in an ambiance that effortlessly encapsulates relaxation and coastal charm, harmonizing the best of both worlds.

Architecture by Robert C. Glazier

Central to the design narrative is the creation of an entrance that invites exploration and envelops guests in a warm embrace. The heart of the resort, La Casona, evokes the essence of a Mexican village, elegantly balancing tradition with a contemporary spirit, creating an immediate and heartfelt connection to a vibrant cultural history. This design choice is an homage to the charming Pueblos Mágicos of Mexico, towns known for their enchanting qualities, that capture the essence of their unique allure and timeless appeal.

The architectural symphony unfolds as one traverses the resort's grounds. Purposeful intent becomes evident in the placement of suites and villas, thoughtfully situated at the property's edges to offer an uninterrupted communion with the ocean's embrace while ensuring the utmost privacy for discerning guests. This thoughtful amalgamation between heritage and modernity enhances the overall guest experience, harmonizing the allure of the past with the comforts of the present.

The design palette draws inspiration from the ever-present ocean waves and the rugged terrain of the Baja Peninsula, creating a sensory experience that transports guests from their everyday lives into a timeless realm of imagination. Channeling the spirit of an ancient agave farm nestled alongside a picturesque fishing village in Los Cabos lovingly tended to by generations of proud stewards of tequila craftsmanship and artisanal traditions, the resort’s design fuses past and present, intricately layering a palette of hues, textures, and shapes to infuse each space with a narrative that is as rich and varied as the local environment itself.

Accommodations by Meyer Davis

“Inspired by Cabo’s Spanish architecture, Mexican artisan crafts, and spectacular views, our design of Four Seasons Resort at Cabo Del Sol celebrates the region's indigenous materials and naturistic elements to create an elevated sense of hospitality,” says Will Meyer, co-founder, Meyer Davis. “The interiors are rooted in a grounded feeling as the setting is pulled into the designs through authentic textiles, lush landscaping, a minimalist palette, and local artwork.”

The interiors have been brought to life with vibrant textiles, patterns and colours native to Los Cabos and remarkable views throughout. A modern twist on tradition, the resort favours the use of indigenous materials including ojinaga stone, parota, barro negro, fiorito stone, and Mexican alder woods. These materials are elevated through the works of local artisans including Casamidy in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, with a Baja California aesthetic, and Mexico City-based artist David Poma.

The sculptural installation of each building is assembled on-site by hand, so no two structures are exactly alike. The guest rooms’ muted colours, inspired by sand, sea, and the site’s desert surroundings, interplay with neutral tones and are contrasted by the wood finishes and terracotta elements. Each guest room features its own balcony or terrace, full of lush planters and vibrant flowers to fully immerse guests in Cabo’s native elements. For a more grounded and timeless feel, local materials including stucco and terracotta roof tiles are complemented by rough-hewn beams. Contemporary touches, introduced through steel and glass doors, create a captivating contrast, allowing the lush greenery, playful tiles and local art to stand out against a backdrop of understated elegance.

Influences of the region further colour the guest rooms with architectural screens inspired by fishing nets and decorative knots, while earthy canvas tones harmonize beautifully with the vibrant colours of richly glazed artisanal tiles. Furniture pieces including the headboards, bed benches, and media consoles are influenced by traditional furniture found in Mexican haciendas, reflecting a blend of cultural influences and timeless appeal. Incorporating inviting carved wood, weathered finishes, and hammered metals, furnishings from multi-generational woodwork and furniture fabricator Taracea and Guadalajara-based family-run artisan producer Natural Urban/Ambenta infuse each space with an authentic sense of place. Drawing on Mexican tradition, custom light fixtures from Mexico City-based fabricator Ula Light and Mexican designer Isabel Moncada of Glassford Moncada embody the property’s connection to the country’s rich heritage of craftsmanship and design. A sense of luxury permeates the space, accentuated by ceramic light fixtures crafted from the native clay of the region by Taller LU’UM.

Tierra Mar Spa by Meyer Davis

The spa's entrance, marked by intricately designed iron gates and peaceful running waters, sets a tone of timelessness and simplicity. A mosaic waterfall pays homage to the local craftsmanship and artistry of the Cabo region. Inside, guests are welcomed into a spacious lobby featuring vaulted ceilings lined with wooden beams. Full-height picture windows frame the exterior courtyards, offering isolated sensory experiences that set the stage for complete relaxation.

Locally sourced, natural materials such as Ojinaga limestone floors and reclaimed wood add grounding tranquillity and warmth, with woven textiles offering a tactile connection to the rich cultural tapestry of Cabo. Artwork curated by Mexico City based art donsultants Uribe Krayer ties the interior spaces together creating an ambiance of serene sophistication.

The interior styling of the Spa epitomizes understated luxury, with carefully curated accessories that evoke a sense of coastal charm. From artisanal pottery showcasing Indigenous motifs to bespoke lighting fixtures inspired by the ocean’s rhythmic waves, every detail has been thoughtfully selected to create a cohesive and inviting atmosphere.

The spa's layout blends form and function, with cobblestone paths leading to private treatment rooms and relaxation lounges that seamlessly integrate indoor and outdoor spaces, inviting the breathtaking natural beauty of Cabo to enhance the therapeutic experience. Relaxation lounges and private cabanas offer picturesque views of lush gardens or tranquil ponds, creating a serene and romantic atmosphere. Each space is meticulously crafted to evoke a profound sense of serenity, encouraging guests to unwind and rejuvenate in unparalleled comfort.

Social Spaces by EDG

The interior design of each gathering space brings rich character and a culturally diverse sense of place to each uniquely appointed space, from independent dining concepts to El Taller Art Studio, 360 Baja Adventure Center, the Mercado and pool facilities.

“We were asked to create a series of authentic guest experiences built around food and beverage, art, and adventure all within the coastal village setting of the resort,” says Jennifer Johanson, President and CEO, EDG. “Each restaurant expresses a distinctive culinary story; pool areas let you soak in the coastal setting, and the art studio, Adventure Center and Mercado let guests actively experience the art and adventure of the Baja peninsula.”

Palmerio

One of the Resort’s signature restaurants, Palmerio, marries the Mediterranean seaside with the Baja Riviera, channeling a slightly retro, insouciant, Slim Aarons vibe.

At the heart of the restaurant, the large, European-style open-air kitchen invites guests to watch the chefs perform around the large French range hood made from aged brass and zinc, while hammered metal light fixtures focus attention on the cookline.

The indoor and outdoor space features blue-green hues and caned furniture pulled from the South of France that mingle with vibrant encaustic floor tiles, glazed clay pottery, woven ceilings, and eclectic, coastal art. Brick floors, a custom terracotta cove ceiling, clean-lined millwork, and enameled, lava stone tables bring the Mediterranean meets Baja menu to life. Palmerio is also home to a collection of vintage and contemporary piñas. These pineapple-shaped ceramic punchbowls often are traditionally used to serve tepache, a fermented pineapple beverage. At Palmerio, they signal hospitality at its finest.

Cayao

A collaboration with internationally acclaimed Mexican chef and restaurateur Richard Sandoval, Cayao is another signature restaurant at the Resort. Featuring bold colour and sculptural form, the design story captures the essence of Japanese Peruvian Nikkei culture and cuisine.

The beachside restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining space with a dramatic curved dining terrace that mimics Baja’s coastline and boasts sparkling views of the Sea of Cortez. Guests are welcomed into space with a warm smile from the custom-designed host stand crafted from local rosa morada wood that is reminiscent of Japanese lacquerware. An upright water feature hewn from locally sourced stone recalls the solemnity of a countryside Japanese zen temple while decorative items such as burnished-finished, terracotta Pitahaya vases express the Nikkei blending of cultures through authentic, local art pieces.

Hand-woven latilla ceilings, terrazzo floors embellished with hand-cut inlaid local stones, custom wall tiles and structural ceiling beams made from Mexican teak transport guests into a visual expression of the cuisine’s origins, bringing together balanced, Japanese-inspired sculptural forms with bold, Peruvian-inspired colours and textures.

Inspiration from Peruvian textiles are seen throughout, from the vibrant custom tile patterns used to face the bar and show kitchen, to the feature wall textile in the private dining area and the teak and leather booths of the platform dining area. Custom deep pink lava stone dining tables further embrace traditional Peruvian textile colour palettes and create a dynamic colour and texture blend.

Local woods and stones are present throughout, from the handmade ceilings and service and display stands made with solid parotta and teak and topped with leathered taj mahal natural stone to the locally sourced quartzite stone sprawling over the inviting bar.

Unique pendant lighting formed by hand-applying layers of plaster to a wire frame create graceful clusters above the bar and private dining table that are all at once minimal and warm. Textured terracotta table lamps from local workshop Glassford Moncada adorn the platform dining area and complement additional terracotta touches in the breeze block inspired wall structures at the entry and just beyond the show kitchen.  

Anchoring the dinner-only restaurant is a small, impactful kitchen flanked by a sushi counter and ice display showcasing the fresh, dayboat seafood.

Sora Rooftop Bar

Sora, the first and only luxury rooftop bar in Los Cabos, is perched above the oceanfront with panoramic views of the stunning Sea of Cortez. Shaped in the form of a crescent to mirror the everchanging sunsets, Sora defines relaxed sophistication.

The entirely outdoor space is brought to life by the glow of the cotton candy hued Baja skies, and reflected in the textiles, tile and lighting that adorn the space. Clean, modern and sculptural lines mix with indigenous materials such as magenta tile and Oaxacan pottery along the curved, poured terrazzo-style bar.

The entry, nestled in a desert landscape, sets the stage with its whimsically carved host stand, substantial metal pivot wall and textural breeze block wall. A smooth latilla ceiling offers protection from the sun to maximize endless Sea of Cortez views, as does the seating plan, which features intimate, built-in plaster bancos that seem to be carved from the stone cliffs in the distance.

Well-conceived lighting creates a soft radiance around the seating areas and bar. Perforated metal wall sconces create playful starburst patterns, while locally crafted tabletop lamps express the narrative in a deep fuchsia hue.

A standout feature at Sora is the enormous driftwood table, made from an actual piece of driftwood that washed ashore in Puerto Escondido. The design team added custom travertine tabletops and lighting to the 11 foot (3.4 metre) long piece of natural sculpture and sited it so that it’s framed by the entryway to Sora and with the wide vista of ocean just beyond, beckoning guests into the space.

Coraluz

Coraluz, a vibrant oceanfront restaurant near the family pool, immerses guests in the energetic beach club atmosphere of Baja Mexico. Here, colour and form artfully let loose in a pool and beachside space where dining, drinking and relaxing mingle.

Its lower level was created especially for the younger set with a brightly tiled kid’s counter while the main bar sits a few steps up and features a wood-fired pizza oven clad in custom mosaic tiles whose vibrant pattern and palette draw from Tonala clay pottery. The back wall is also a stunning design feature - a 1.5 foot (46 centimetre) rammed earth wall. Displayed throughout the space, this Jalisco pottery features nature-based designs in colours pulled from the sea, sun and sky.

Bar Brisal

Bar Brisal, adjacent to the adults-only pool, is an open-air bar that offers uninterrupted views of the Sea of Cortez. With its restrained earthy palette and harmonious repeating patterns expressed in tiling and breeze blocks, the space is an exercise in elegance and sophistication.

Setting the stage for relaxation, a crisp latilla ceiling provides shade and high bar seating surrounds the wraparound bar topped with a smooth stone finish. With luxurious poolside cabanas, designed in an understated earthy palette, Bar Brisal offers a stylish setting for a full day spent outdoors.

The Mercado

The Mercado offers a unique fusion of café and marketplace and was designed to look as if it was built a century or so ago with distressed wood beam ceiling, traditional furnishings, and blue and white Talavera tile. At both ends of the space, original murals made of Michoacán tiles tell the story of the Mexican harvest and provide a stunning focal point.

Baja 360 Adventure Center

This innovative lifestyle venue replaces the typical concierge desk with a relaxed hangout inspired by Cabo’s mid-century surf shacks and rugged sport lodges. Custom murals created and installed on-site by husband and wife illustration duo Art Shop adorn the interior and exterior walls, lending the vibes of a creative surf shack elevating the sanctuary of adventure in a true, luxurious paradise.

A large video wall vividly showcases adventure options, which guests can use to screen footage from their very own adventures. Baja 360 also offers ping pong, pinball, and foosball in an area that everyone can enjoy. A vintage surfboard table and wire sculpture sourced from Bombati, a vintage boat sourced from Mercantil, a vintage motorcycle and other curated artifacts inspire creativity and fun for all ages.

“With the new Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol, we are proud to showcase a design that beautifully marries the rich heritage of Mexican architecture and design with modern innovation,” says Richard Raab, General Manager at Four Seasons Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol. “The collaborative efforts of architect Robert C. Glazier and interior design firms Meyer Davis and EDG have resulted in a space that both respects and reinterprets traditional Mexican aesthetics for the discerning luxury traveller.”